NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 18, 2026

BRIGHTON, MA - OCTOBER 12: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during an all access practice on October 12, 2026 at the The Auerbach Center in Brighton, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I...

From Mamu and Ziaire Williams to Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht, here are the winners and losers of the preseason.

For all of the hoopla about Ron Holland’s shooting, he is leaving meat on the bone elsewhere. Yes, his jumper needs work, and he’s tirelessly working on it. His free-throw percentage suggests there is some touch there (80% on 2 FTA). But Holland can be more dynamic at the rim. With Holland’s physical profile (lean 6’8, 6’11 wingspan) and tenacious, bred-for-combat demeanor, there’s no reason he should be a 44th percentile finisher amongst forwards. Holland’s aggressiveness works against him a...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 16: The sneakers worn by LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 16, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo b...

In the wake of the franchise’s first NBA championship in over 50 years, the New York Knicks have several potential contract extensions to address. Among the players that are up for contract extensions with the Knicks are Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Miles McBride. And at least in the case of McBride and his agent […] The post Miles McBride’s agent raises eyebrows after Knicks kill contract extension talks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sam Presti never gave Kevin Durant a heads-up before trading James Harden to the Houston Rockets in 2012. That’s according to veteran NBA journalist Jonathan Abrams. It seems to have finally answered a question that has lingered over the Oklahoma City Thunder’s franchise history for more than a decade. Abrams revealed in a Q&A With […] The post Did Thunder’s Sam Presti tell Kevin Durant about James Harden trade? The mystery is solved appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After the Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball trade over the summer, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel became their cornerstones. The Hornets are expected to extend Miller’s contract ahead of the upcoming season. Trading Ball not only made Miller and Knueppel the team’s pillars, but it also yielded future draft capital. The Hornets’ blockbuster trade prioritized long-term […] The post NBA insiders keeps it 100 about Brandon Miller, Hornets’ future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 07: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the preseason game at the United Center on October 07, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images) | Getty Images The season begins for the Phoenix Suns this upcoming Wed...

The Trail Blazers are currently negotiating with local government officials for a new lease to renovate the Moda Center, with the deadline set for December 31. The threat of relocation has loomed large over those discussions, writes Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, but new owner Tom Dundon claims he’s focused on keeping the team where […]

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Al Horford has picked out one of the younger players on the Golden State Warriors roster who he hopes will make a difference. At 40...